Willed Body Transport
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Fort Worth, TX
- 23 days ago
Job Description
Department
HSC-Center for Anatomical Sciences-300590
Job Location
Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time
Part-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Department Summary
The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is located in the prestigious cultural district of Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to offer quality educational activities, and to create scholarship in the anatomical sciences and allied health fields by providing students with dissection and prosection-based anatomy courses. We teach students In the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, Master of Medical Science, and UNTHSC/TCU MD School programs. The anatomical sciences at UNTHSC are team-taught, and all faculty are expected to contribute to both lecture and laboratory instruction in these disciplines.
We have a very robust Willed Body Program that serves Tarrant County and numerous other North Texas communities.
The Center is home to the BioSkills of North Texas Laboratory that host clinical training activities for health care professionals from all over the U.S. These activities include training in orthopedic surgery, ultrasound guided pain management, spine and back pain management, and numerous other surgical training events. Training activities in the BioSkills Laboratory are designed for students, residents, clinicians, and a variety of other healthcare personnel.
The Center is also home to the Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program that prepares graduate students to teach anatomy at medical schools, health science centers, and undergraduate institutions.
The Center’s faculty are involved in numerous K-12 science outreach programs, offering summer science campus, campus tours, and in-school events to make young students aware of anatomy and its relationship to medical education.
Position Overview
The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire Hourly Decedent Care Drivers to join our team.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Assist Willed Body Program Staff with making removals and transport of donor from the place of death to UNTHSC.
- Assist with coordinating set up of labs and courses at UNTHSC.
- Will work on the completion of donation paperwork with NOK.
- Completion of paperwork with donor families.
- Will assist with general up keep of the labs.
- Will assist with setting up and breaking down in house courses.
- Will assist with transporting specimens to local outside vendors or crematory.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Varies
Sunday-Saturday
7a-3p
3p-11p
11p-7a
Sunday-Saturday
7a-3p
3p-11p
11p-7a
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Willed Body Transport
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Assist Willed Body Program Staff with making removals and transport of donor from place of death to HSC
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Assist with coordinating set up & breakdown of labs and course at UNTHSC and general cleaning straightening of lab space
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Transporting of specimens to local outside vendor
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Completion of paperwork with NOK and/or donor families
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Assist with training of new hourly employees
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S8087P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants